Juanita Sawyer, LPC

Juanita Sawyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with three years of clinical experience. As an LPC she has completed the training and licensure required to provide mental health counseling in the state, and she focuses her work on practical, evidence-informed care for people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and depression.

Her practice is grounded in values of social justice, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity. Juanita offers an approachable and authentic therapeutic presence, prioritizing respect, compassion, and attentive listening. She works with everyday anxieties, feelings of overwhelm, major life transitions, and the many experiences that fall between those poles, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation.

Juanita pays careful attention to clients’ cultural and gender-based identities as part of understanding the whole person. She aims to meet clients where they are and to adapt care to individual needs, goals, and backgrounds. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and affirms the step people take when they reach out for support.

Evidence-Informed Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Juanita uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One approach focuses on skill-building for stress and anxiety, teaching concrete strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts, regulate strong emotions, and improve daily functioning. This approach is helpful for day-to-day anxiety, social anxiety, and situations that provoke persistent worry.

She also offers trauma-informed and grief-sensitive support that emphasizes safety, stabilization, and gradual processing. This work helps people cope with the effects of trauma and loss while honoring individual pacing and resilience. In cases involving parenting, relationship or attachment concerns, she integrates relational and communication-focused interventions to strengthen connection and problem solving.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Juanita works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time to fit each person’s circumstances. Online therapy with Juanita provides flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules, support continuity during life transitions, and increase access for those who prefer remote care.